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Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Hi Folks, Well, today I thought it was way past time that I shared some more artwork from my present work-in-progress the second volume of my on-going “Science Fusion” graphic novel series, Worlds End.

This panel takes place on board the newly arrived Mother Ship as the bad guys are leaving The Grand Reef. Ooh another teaser, but then you know me by now.

Click on the panel above to see EVEN MORE artwork.I hope you like the latest work and look forward, as always, to hearing back from any of you guys with your comments.Check back here real soon for more information and artwork regarding the second volume of this exciting series of All-Ages graphic novels. Until next time, have fun!Tim Perkins…July 10th 2013

Tuesday, July 09, 2013

Hi Folks, Well, for all those folks already possessing a copy of the Worlds End Colouring & Storybook, we are at the half-way-point in the year before the entries need to start being sent back in. I have already heard from some of you guys, but this is a reminder to the rest of you.For those thinking of entering, you can do so by ordering a copy of the book from here:Worlds End Colouring & StorybookFor those not already familiar with the competition here for your delectation are the FULL DETAILS:Can I enter traditional colouring?Yes - all you need to do is send off good quality A4 colour copies (Please DO NOT send off original artwork as Wizards Keep cannot accept any responsibility for any damage or loss to the artwork) to the address below:Worlds End Colouring & Storybook CompetitionWizards Keep Publishing11 Walton CrescentBlackburnLancashireBB2 3TQUKCan I enter digital colouring?Yes - all you need to do is send off 300dpi jpegs to:mail@wizards-keep.comHow do I enter the competition?All you need to do is purchase one of the Worlds End Colouring & Storybooks and choose which page or pages you wish to colour and then submit - it's that simple.Where can I purchase one of the Worlds End Colouring & Storybooks?You can purchase the books direct from Wizards Keep Publishing here:Colouring Book – Shop – Ordering PageWhat is the age limit?There are No age limits on the entrants - anyone and everyone can enter.Do I need to be a professional artist?No - Of course you can be a professional, or you can be an enthusiastic amateur or a complete novice. I live outside of the UK can I still enter the competition?Yes - the competition is open to literally everyone on the planet and from other planets too if they want to enter.I live outside of the UK can I still purchase one of the Worlds End Colouring & Storybooks?Yes - you can by clicking the link here:Colouring Book – Shop – Ordering PageHow many times can I enter the competition?You can enter as many or as few times as you wish.What is the winning prize?The winner will work with Tim on a paid Worlds End Project as the colourist. This is a great opportunity to work and receive payment on a professional project with a professional comic artist/ graphic novelist. As well as this the winner will receive full credit on the project as the colourist and the winning entrant will be announced on all the Wizards Keep networks.When do the entries have to be in by?The last entries have to be with us at Wizards Keep Publishing by Wednesday January 1st 2014 - so you have a little over half a year to put forward your best work.When will the winners be announced?The winner will receive an email at 9:00 a.m. on Friday January 31st giving them the great news.The winning entry will then be announced to the general public later on in the day at 3:00 p.m. on Friday January 31st 2014.It really is that simple.Good Luck to everyone that enters! SO THERE YOU HAVE IT FOLKS!If you want the chance to win an opportunity to work on a REAL paid contract, as the colourist, on an upcoming Worlds End Project and you haven’t yet bought one of the books, get yourself a copy and start colouring.Here is a list of some of the folks already hired for Wizards Keep – Worlds End Projects:Worlds End AshcanJoe RubinsteinJohn RidgwayFrank ZiggarelliWorlds End – Volume 1 – Riders on the StormYel ZamorAlbert Deschesne – Richard Starkings ComicraftJames HillRob SharpPaul FinchWorlds End FigurinesSean GreenJeff MeckleyChoi ChowSo as you can see whoever wins the Worlds End Colouring & Storybook Competition is going to be following the footsteps of some great and very talented creative folks.

Monday, July 08, 2013

Hi Folks, Well, today I thought I would launch my Blog about the forthcomingfifthMaltaComicCon. Yes, it really is five years since I first started talking so enthusiastically about the convention that has taken place around the same time every year since 2009. It really is incredible how time flies. It has now become firmly entrenched in my yearly activities and is the one convention you can always rely on me to promote to the hilt both before and after the event.

Folks that are regular readers of this humble little Blog of mine will already have seen the massive missives I write over several Blogs, packed full of information and photos. For those that haven’t, please feel free to check out my Blog roll in the left hand side column of this Blog page where you can read all about my exploits during my trips out there. Or for ease click on the links below.Blog List 2009Blog 01Blog 02Blog 03Blog 042010Blog 01Blog 02Blog 03Blog 042011Blog 01Blog 02Blog 03Blog 042012

Blog 01Blog 02Blog 03This year, again, the guys are making concessions to those comic fans wishing to go out to Malta. Last year one of my Fantasy Art Unlimited students took them up on the opportunity to get their fantastic MaltaComicCon rates for flights and accommodation. He loved it so much he is going out again this year too. Another designer friend of mine, who is also a fan of comic books, is also going along this year.Please check out the official convention website for information on the Fantastic Offers for Fans Travelling to the Malta Comic Con 2013! I'll let you all know when there is anything new on the subject of travel and accomodation.Or by emailing the organisers at: info@maltacomic-con.comThis year the guys released the dates of the convention much earlier to the public than they usually do, so it’s now been a couple of months since they did so.Words cannot adequately describe what the convention means to the worlds of comic books, but it is certainly a much brighter place nowadays due to the enthusiasm of the Maltese, organisers, fans and general public who have become more and more receptive to the creative worlds of comicdom since the conventions inception back in 2009.So with that in mind I’ll leave you with this thought…MAKE MINE MALTACOMICCON!

See you all very soon… I can’t wait!Until next time, have fun!Tim Perkins…July 8th 2013

Friday, July 05, 2013

It looks like being an exciting, fun-filled and huge event with lots and lots to see and do for both children and adults alike. The guest list is large and the fun takes place over several nearby venues in the wonderful, picturesque town of Kendal situated in the northern part of Cumbria or most folks call it “The Lake District.” So it promises to be an absolutely super event.The festival is modelled around the ones in Europe – remember my Blogs on the one in Malta, well, you get the picture. So pretty much the entire town of Kendal is going to be transformed into a world of comic universes for a weekend. The Lake District may never be the same again, as we see all the different comic universes, including the one in which Worlds End resides, coming together in a veritable plethora of creativeness.The impressive guest list is massive and looks like this:Charlie AdlardSteve BellHannah BerryDoug BraithwaiteGareth BrookesEd Brubaker Kurt BusiekKate CharlesworthStephen Collins Daniel CliffordDarryl CunninghamRob DavisAl DavisonAndy Diggle Glyn DillonPete Doherty Graham DuryHannah EatonHunt EmersonGary ErskineKate EvansCarlos EzquerraDuncan FegredoKarrie FransmanPaul GravettKatie GreenIsabel GreenbergRobin Grenville-Evans (Evsie)Steven HarrisMorris HeggieDavid HineILYAInkoOwen JohnsonDavid LloydJenny O’ConnorJon McNaughtRobbie MorrisonJose Muñoz PauLuke PearsonTim PerkinsIvan PetrusSean PhillipsGary PleeceWarren PleeceAndy PoyiadgiTrina RobbinsLee RobinsonJoe SaccoColin ShelbournGilbert SheltonPosy SimmondsMhairi StewartNicola StreetenBryan TalbotMary TalbotRavi ThorntonSimon ThorpJohn WagnerIan WilliamsDave Windett Nye WrightOscar ZarateThere will also be publishers there, such as Redan and The Phoenix Comics folks too.There are absolutely all sorts of different events going on throughout the weekend – something for everyone.

In the Brewery Arts Centre – Sugar Store GalleryOpen from the 6th October – 10th November 2013, you will be able to see an exhibition; “The Art of Sean Phillips.” And over in the Wildman Studios on Wildman StreetOpen from the 4th October – 10th November 2013, you will be able to see an exhibition; “Brainstorm: The Art of Bryan Talbot”In the Comics Clock TowerOpen on Saturday 10.30am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm, there will be a mix of retailers, publishers and most of the international guests will also be situated inside here. So here you will be able to purchase comics and meet some of the guests too.

In the Family Zone, Westmorland Shopping Centre,Stricklandgate, KendalOpen on Saturday 19 October 10.30-16.00pm and Sunday 20 October 11.00-16.00pm, you will be able to check out various events with drop-in activity sessions and workshops, signings, sketching sessions, as well as competitions, face-painting and more. Appearing inside the mall will be folks such as Gary Erskine and Mhari Stewart, Dave Windett, Colin Shelbourne, Evsie and myself - Tim Perkins alongside publishers such as The Phoenix Comic and Art Heroes.Please note that children under 8 years old; must be accompanied by a responsible person.More information about all the activities, etc will be announced on the official festival website in September.Some of the events are tickets only, so to make sure you have a place there, please check out this link: Lakes International Comic Art Festival TICKET SALESIn the meantime check out the official festival website where you will find lots more information about what looks to be an impressive event filled with lots of fun stuff!I look forward to seeing as many of you as can make it to the festival. Please don’t be shy come along and say hi, check out the usual Wizards Keep products, along with some new ones, find out more nearer the time, which will see their launch there, as well as being able to see the pencils and some finished artwork for Worlds End – Volume 2 – A Hard Reign’s Gonna Fall.I can’t wait.Check back here soon for more updates on the Lakes International Comic Art Festival.

Wednesday, July 03, 2013

I would like to interupt the Blogging schedule momentarily to share with you the fact that today Margaret and I share our 31st Wedding Anniversary and yes, we did realise the significance of the date of the wedding for all our American friends - so without further ado....